5 September 2025 · Delegated - Principal Planner (Jason Singleton)
28, Arbory Street, Castletown, Isle Of Man, IM9 1lj
The proposal involves converting an existing 3-storey stone-built retail/office unit on the north side of Arbory Street in Castletown town centre to a single residential dwelling, without any external changes or operational development.
Click a button above to find applications similar to this one.
See how this application compares to similar ones — policies, conditions, and outcomes side by side.
The officer assessed the principle of development as acceptable because the site is within Castletown's settlement boundary, the stone-built structure under a slate roof reflects the historic Conserva…
Environment Policy 35
Permits only development preserving/enhancing Conservation Area character, protecting special features. No negative impact as proposals involve no operational development, maintaining unchanged appearance of stone-built structure in historic area.
Environment Policy 23
Assessed for neighbour amenity protection; no adverse impacts as prior residential use would be reinstated.
Transport Policy 4
Supports town centre location with no parking needed due to walking access to facilities.
Strategic Policy ST2
Principle of residential in settlement boundary accepted.
Strategic Policy 3
Principle of residential in settlement boundary accepted.
Strategic Policy 4
Principle of residential in settlement boundary accepted.
Strategic Policy 5
Principle of residential in settlement boundary accepted.
Strategic Policy 4
Principle of residential in settlement boundary accepted.
Spatial Policy 5
Principle of residential in settlement boundary accepted.
Housing Policy 1
Principle of residential in settlement boundary accepted.
Time limit
The development hereby approved shall be begun before the expiration of four years from the date of this decision notice. Reason: To comply with Article 26 of the Town and Country Planning (Development Procedure) Order 2019 and to avoid the accumulation of unimplemented planning approvals.
no comments had been received by the Report drafting stage 27/8/25
no comments had been received by the Report drafting stage 27/8/25
